John Adams was the 2nd US President. John Adams believed that a war of independence should be fought by the 13 North American British colonies. He believed this war could be won against the greatest empire in world history. He spoke and wrote endlessly on this topic and helped sway public opinion to favor the American Revolution. Adams argued that therefore the 13 colonies turning into states needed to write state constitutions so that they could govern themselves. Although Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, he called Adams "the colossus of independence." During the war, Adams spent time in France working for French support and French naval support, both of which were critical in winning the war. He spent time in Holland securing necessary loans to finance the war. John Adams lived a noble life of selfless service. God bless John Adams, a man who served his country well.